Herbert “Herb” W. Krueger, 95, of Valders passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at Complete Care in Manitowoc. Herb was born on September 21, 1931 in the town of Nasewaupee, WI to the late Herbert and Ida (Wilke) Krueger. He founded Krueger Lumber Company. He was a member and past president of the Valders Lions Club, Viking Bow and Gun Club, Great Lake Timber Professionals Association, Lake State Lumber Association, North American Elk Breeders Association, and Wisconsin Commercial Deer and Elk Farmers Association. Herb was an avid hunter, a lover of animals, especially his elk farm and enjoyed talking to everyone he met and traveling the world with his family. Herb is survived by six children: Cynthia Krueger, Herb Krueger Jr., Bruce Krueger, Larry Krueger, Lynn Krueger, and Rebecca Krueger; grandchild: Monir Helms; and great-grandchildren: Brody and Brooks Helms. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Herb was preceded in death by his parents: Herbert and Ida Krueger; and brothers and sisters. A Life Celebration to honor Herb’s life will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 11:00 am at Faith Lutheran Church, 255 W. Roosevelt St., Valders, with Rev. Rev. Diane Wheatley officiating. Relatives and friends may greet the family on Friday, October 23, 2026 at the church from 9:00 am until the time of service at 11:00 am. Following the service a birthday bbq will be held in the Fellowship Hall. Memorials can be made to the Herb Krueger Scholarship at Valders High School or Valders Lions Club in his memory. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to all his caregivers over the past 13 years for the special care and support given to Herb and his family. The Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Christianson & Deja location, is assisting the family with arrangements. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the family by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com